Pyramid Lake - It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well

It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well

Pyramid Lake - Sutcliffe, NV (Washoe County)

by The Fly Shop
12-16-2025
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It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well. The Lahontans are eating Tui chubs for the time being. Good flies would be Zach's Pyramid Minnow in Tui chub and white. Balanced Leeches tied in lighter colors can work as well. From here on out you can fish the big midges and Balanced Leeches. This season is looking to be very good!

Hot Flies:

• Pyramid Beach Leech - #8
• Zack's Cut Bait Midge
• Rich's Moo-Midge - #8
• Mahalo Nymphs
• Popcorn Beetle
• Midnight Cowboy
• Zack's Pyramid Minnow

More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports

for Tuesday, December 16th

Sacramento River - Lower: The river has become gin clear, and with flows at 4,000 CFS it has been stable for a while
Trinity River: The fishing has been solid for most groups
Sacramento River - Upper: Flows at Delta are just above 340 CFS and the water temps are cold
Baum Lake: Still solid reports coming in from Baum Lake
Shasta Lake: This place could be one of the best locations to fish in the coming days with the storms on the way
Lewiston Lake: Lewiston Lake Fishing Report

The Fly Shop Reports

for Wednesday, December 3rd

Sacramento River - Lower: The river's clarity is very good and the releases have been stable
McCloud River: The river is in good shape again up top below Lake McCloud
Trinity River: Fishing remains solid and the river is getting bonier up top
Sacramento River - Upper: The river has dropped a little and is now in very good shape from the top down to Shasta Lake
Baum Lake: Baum is fishing very well and will continue to through the winter
Shasta Lake: Still stellar fishing going on up on the lake!
Lewiston Lake: The lake is a good option if you are in the area, with intermittent releases from Trinity Lake
Pyramid Lake: It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well